Meet Pastor Kwan Kim

The First United Methodist Church of Stafford Springs is excited to welcome Pastor Kwan Kim in July of 2025. With his love for Jesus, joyful spirit, and musical talent, Pastor Kim's ministry has encouraged people worldwide.

He has faithfully preached and shepherded a variety of congragations -- ranging from small rural churches to large urban ones, single-ethnic congregations to multi-ethnic congregations. He began his ministy in Korea where he attended Methodist Theological University in Seoul, earning a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Theology. He went on to found Zion Methodist Church in Korea and then pastor Agape Korean UMC in NC, Korean Madisonville in Ohio, and Federated Community Church in MA.

Pastor Kim loves his family. He is married to Sue and they have two sons: Tom and Teak. Currently, Tom is at Albany Medical College pursuing an M.D. and Teak is studying Philosophy at the University of North Carolina.

Having seen the Holy Spirit move powerfully since he was 17, Pastor Kim has a strong passion for evangelism, church growth, and the new generation. Congregations have thrived under his service and leadership.

We look forward to welcoming Pastor Kwan Kim and Sue in July. We are eager to see how God works through them to share the good news to our congregation and community.